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 [WTA] Kia Sorento 2004~2006 2.5 Diesel, Second hand

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TSgarycheow
post Nov 2 2013, 03:05 AM, updated 13y ago

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Dear all,

I have tight budget and I plan to get a good and reliable 4x4 car that not more then 35k, n I Oso look not too old car (prefer not more then 10yrs) and still able to get loan.

Therefore I come across the second hand Kia Sorento, it is selling reasonable low and most important it has what I want and under my budget too.

Just wonder any comment on this car about:

1) reliability?
2) FC
3) spare part
4) comfort for daily drive to work and occasional go off road?
5) any good/specialist work shop for this car?
6) any thing that I need to check b4 buying this car?
7) Etc...

Hope any one can give a usable comment and for some have drive it b4 can let me know the pros and cons about this car.

Tqvm
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This post has been edited by garycheow: Nov 2 2013, 03:05 AM
TSgarycheow
post Nov 3 2013, 04:40 PM

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Just wonder anyone can give advise?
TSgarycheow
post Nov 4 2013, 12:26 PM

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TSgarycheow
post Nov 4 2013, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(khusyairi @ Nov 4 2013, 02:15 PM)
I am not recommend this SUV. My father in law use it so I drove it time to time.
It truck based SUV, so handling no where near current gen KIA.
Part also not very reliable, depend on yr luck, just like Proton car. ( I think U know what I mean).
FC just OK for it size & diesel power.
Spare part so far is easy, got a lot aftermarket for Korean anyway.
The good thing, sportage is big suv & cheap for 2nd hand market.
It can go offroad, dont worry.

Overall, not recommended. no wow factor, design only so-so, no quality in term of material and handling.
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Thanks for the good comment, btw is the spare part expensive? Btw what yrs made is ur father in law had?
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post Nov 5 2013, 03:45 AM

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QUOTE(muzas @ Nov 4 2013, 04:54 PM)
look carefully on the engine...diesel engine with poor maintenance tends to breakdown early.....overhaul for diesel engine are expensive...
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Thanks.
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post Nov 5 2013, 03:47 AM

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QUOTE(jolokia @ Nov 4 2013, 05:30 PM)
Why ask other experience b4 buying ? it's a used car if other got problems doesn't mean u sure to get it or vice versa.

Just buy it ! there is no foresight in buying a used car.

Do come back to warn us incase there is problem.

35K don't expect miracle.
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I just wanna asked for someone who driving this car, as told that I'm have a tight budget therefore 35k is mean a lot for me, I can't bear to lose the money.
TSgarycheow
post Nov 5 2013, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(hkh_88 @ Nov 5 2013, 08:26 AM)
i got a fren wanna sell his sorento below 30k. Do pm me if u r interested. thanks. if not mistaken is one owner since new.
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Thanks bro, I have PM u, pls check.

TSgarycheow
post Nov 5 2013, 11:14 AM

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Anyone else have any comment on this car?
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post Nov 6 2013, 09:21 PM

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Thanks for the comment, any other sorento owner here can give their comment?

 

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